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R30 WRC

1998 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

141,932 mi
Last recorded141,932 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR30 WRC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 141,932 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush strut has room jacked up (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside head light patton poor- yellow lights

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 13 May 2026 141,932 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush strut has room jacked up (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside head light patton poor- yellow lights

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 17 Jul 2025 141,914 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both outer sills corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake disc insecure both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner wings in engine bay (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2007 21,066 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 19,204 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza?

Based on 915,729 MOT tests across 72,693 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
4,996
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
72,693
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,062
Registration plate lamp not working 19,494
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 17,247
position lamp(s) not working 16,099
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 15,281
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R30 WRC is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 100,015 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,062 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R30 WRC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Subaru Impreza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R30 WRC is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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